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Preserving the transport heritage of Ipswich since 1965, and now supported by the Friends of the Ipswich Transport Museum. The Ipswich Transport Museum is a Registered Charity No. 276626.
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2010 Events and Special Open Days

Pictures from past events can be viewed on our FotoPic website.

Ride a Fire Engine Day Monday 30th August 11am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

A really special day for all lovers of Fire Engines. We plan to give rides on at least three of the Museums magnificent old fire engines and expect to have visiting engines old and new!

Come and Ride on our Buses Sunday 3rd October 11am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

The biggest museum event of the year! Ride for free on over 20 classic buses, from the Museum collection and visitors old and new. This is ‘Green bus day’ as the theme for 2010 is 60 Years of Ipswich Motorbuses. We hope to be running up to four ex Ipswich Corporation buses from our collection. Free bus services will link the town centre, station and a free park & ride operation.

Wheels by Lamplight Saturday 16h October 7pm-9pm

A long standing and really special event that draws lamp enthusiasts from far and wide! The Museum is illuminated by hundreds of old oil and paraffin lamps.

CHILDREN CANNOT BE ADMITTED TO THIS EVENT.

Christmas Cracker Saturday 4th December 11am - 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

This established event is a Family Day with a Christmas Theme and closes the Museums season. Included in the admission prices are bus & fire engine rides, musical entertainment and more. Give the shopping a miss and see the Museum looking really different!

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